Articles by Jack Crawford

View of ARC Innovation Center at Bronzeville Lakefront Development Site. Rendering by GRIT Chicago

Equipment and Early Site Prep Spotted at Bronzeville Lakefront Megadevelopment

7:45 am on May 19, 2023 By Jack Crawford

Site preparation can be seen for the Bronzeville Lakefront megadevelopment, led by the development coalition known GRIT Chicago. The $3.8 billion mixed-use redevelopment of the historic site of the former Michael Reese Hospital is a collaboration between local firms Farpoint Development, Loop Capital, Draper & Kramer, Chicago Neighborhood Initiatives, McLaurin Development, and the Bronzeville Community Development Partnership.

Two Permits Issued for 4605 and 4607 S St. Lawrence Avenue in Bronzeville

7:00 am on May 19, 2023 By Jack Crawford

Dual permits have been issued for two new residential buildings at 4605 and 4607 S St Lawrence Avenue in Bronzeville. The projects involves the construction of a new three-story, three-unit residential masonry building at 4605 South St Lawrence Avenue and a new four-story, three-unit residential masonry building at 4607 South St Lawrence Avenue. The buildings will replace a currently vacant grass lot, while the listed owner of the project is St. Lawrence Properties LLC.

Park Boulevard Phase 3B. Rendering by Johnson and Lee Architects

Exterior Cladding Wraps up for Park Boulevard Phase 3B in Bronzeville

7:30 am on May 18, 2023 By Jack Crawford

Park Boulevard’s Phase 3B is nearing completion as facade work wraps up and final landscaping work kicks off. This two-building project, located at 41 W 36th Street and 42 W 37th Street in Bronzeville, is part of a broader residential plan to replace the former Stateway Gardens housing projects of the Chicago Housing Authority. Led by Stateway Associates LLC, the initiative is set to produce 1,316 total units, occupying both townhomes and apartments.

Renovation Permit Issued for 6055 S Peoria Street in Englewood

7:00 am on May 18, 2023 By Jack Crawford

A renovation permit has been granted for a residential building at 6055 S Peoria Street in Englewood. The project, owned by 6055 S. Peoria LLC, will involve the repair and renovation of an existing three-story, 12-unit structure.

1000M Tower Approaches 700 feet in South Loop

7:45 am on May 17, 2023 By Jack Crawford

The 74-story residential skyscraper, 1000M, is nearing its final height of 805 feet. Situated at 1000 S Michigan Avenue in South Loop, this joint venture by JK Equities, Time Equities, and Oak Capitals has evolved from initially planned 506 condominium units to now house 738 rental apartments.

Permit Issued for 4015 W Cermak Road in Lawndale

7:00 am on May 17, 2023 By Jack Crawford

A construction permit has been approved for a new commercial low-rise at 4015 W Cermak Road. Located in Lawndale, this development will replace the previously vacant lot owned by Mohammed Musa.

Structural Work Fills Out for 151 N Michigan in New Eastside

7:30 am on May 16, 2023 By Jack Crawford

Steel beam installation is wrapping up for a three-story commercial building at 151 N Michigan Avenue in New Eastside. This mixed-use development will be a direct expansion of the Millennium Park Plaza apartment building located adjacently north. The 74-foot-tall structure, developed by BJB Partners, will activate a previously under-utilized corner at Michigan & Randolph that was a single-story restaurant venue.

Row of Townhomes Receives Permits in Fuller Park

7:00 am on May 16, 2023 By Jack Crawford

Construction permits have been issued for a trio of new residential developments located at 3942, 3944, and 3946 S Wells Street in the Fuller Park neighborhood. Each building will stand three stories (not including a basement level) and come with three dwelling units. The lowermost units will be duplexes integrating with the basement levels. The listed owner of the projects is Cedric Whitten, whose current plans will be replacing a vacant grass lot.

1114 W Carroll Rises Above Grade in Fulton Market

7:45 am on May 15, 2023 By Jack Crawford

Construction progress continues at the 34-story mixed-use high rise located at 1114 W Carroll Avenue in Fulton Market, with the crane now installed and the central core rising above street level. Trammell Crow Company is developing the 379-foot-tall project, which will replace a former truck rental center and parking lot at the corner of Carroll Avenue and May Street. The development is adjacent to the proposed 315 N May Street, a 410-foot-tall office tower expected to break ground later this year.

1203 N California Avenue Reaches Halfway Point in Humboldt Park

7:00 am on May 15, 2023 By Jack Crawford

Progress continues on a mixed-use development at 1203 N California Avenue in Humboldt Park, as structural work reaches the halfway point. Situated on the northeast corner with W Division Street, the project replaces a vacant lot opposite the neighborhood’s namesake park. The initiative is being spearheaded by the Hispanic Housing Development Corporation, with Pappageorge Haymes taking on the design responsibilities. The design includes 2,500 square feet of retail space on the ground level and 64 affordable units situated on the upper floors.

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